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A practical introduction to index numbers
\"This book offers an introduction to the subject of index numbers for statisticians, economists and numerate members of the public\"-- Provided by publisher.
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A practical introduction to index numbers
This book provides an introduction to index numbers for statisticians, economists and numerate members of the public. It covers the essential basics, mixing theoretical aspects with practical techniques to give a balanced and accessible introduction to the subject. The concepts are illustrated by exploring the construction and use of the Consumer Prices Index which is arguably the most important of all official statistics in the UK. The book also considers current issues and developments in the field including the use of large-scale price transaction data.
A Practical Introduction to Index Numbers will be the ideal accompaniment for students taking the index number components of the Royal Statistical Society Ordinary and Higher Certificate exams; it provides suggested routes through the book for students, and sets of exercises with solutions.
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Measuring the accuracy of the Retail Sales Index
SummaryA measure of the accuracy of the Retail Sales Index (RSI) has been produced by estimating the standard errors of index movements. This article reports on the calculation of standard errors for one-month and 12-month movements in the RSI. It provides an overview of standard errors and their meaning in the context of the RSI.
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Measuring the accuracy of the Retail Sales Index
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A measure of the accuracy of the Retail Sales Index (RSI) has been produced by estimating the standard errors of index movements. This article reports on the calculation of standard errors for one‐month and 12‐month movements in the RSI. It provides an overview of standard errors and their meaning in the context of the RSI.
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A Practical Introduction to Index Numbers
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Organisation of the book -- Additional material available online -- Suggested routes through the book -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 What is an index number? -- 1.2 Example - the Consumer Prices Index -- 1.3 Example - FTSE 100 -- 1.4 Example - Multidimensional Poverty Index -- 1.5 Example - Gender Inequality Index -- 1.6 Representing the world with index numbers -- 1.7 Chapter summary -- References -- Chapter 2: Index numbers and change -- 2.1 Calculating an index series from a data series -- 2.2 Calculating percentage change -- 2.3 Comparing data series with index numbers -- 2.4 Converting from an index series to a data series -- 2.5 Chapter summary -- Exercise A -- Chapter 3: Measuring inflation -- 3.1 What is inflation? -- 3.2 What are inflation measures used for and why are they important? -- 3.3 Chapter summary -- References -- Exercise B -- Chapter 4: Introducing price and quantity -- 4.1 Measuring price change -- 4.2 Simple, un-weighted indices for price change -- 4.3 Price, quantity and value -- 4.4 Example - Retail Sales Index -- 4.5 Chapter summary -- Exercise C -- Chapter 5: Laspeyres and Paasche indices -- 5.1 The Laspeyres price index -- 5.2 The Paasche price index -- 5.3 Laspeyres and Paasche quantity indices -- 5.4 Laspeyres and Paasche: mind your Ps and Qs -- 5.5 Laspeyres, Paasche and the Index Number Problem -- 5.6 Laspeyres or Paasche? -- 5.7 A more practical alternative to a Laspeyres price index? -- 5.8 Chapter summary -- References -- Exercise D -- Chapter 6: Domains and aggregation -- 6.1 Defining domains -- 6.2 Indices for domains -- 6.3 Aggregating domains -- 6.4 More complex aggregation structures -- 6.5 A note on aggregation structures in practice -- 6.6 Non-consistency in aggregation -- 6.7 Chapter summary -- Exercise E.
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A practical introduction to index numbers
\"This book offers an introduction to the subject of index numbers for statisticians, economists and numerate members of the public\"--
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Learning computer architecture with Raspberry Pi
Use your Raspberry Pi to get smart about computing fundamentals
In the 1980s, the tech revolution was kickstarted by a flood of relatively inexpensive, highly programmable computers like the Commodore. Now, a second revolution in computing is beginning with the Raspberry Pi. Learning Computer Architecture with the Raspberry Pi is the premier guide to understanding the components of the most exciting tech product available. Thanks to this book, every Raspberry Pi owner can understand how the computer works and how to access all of its hardware and software capabilities.
Now, students, hackers, and casual users alike can discover how computers work with Learning Computer Architecture with the Raspberry Pi. This book explains what each and every hardware component does, how they relate to one another, and how they correspond to the components of other computing systems. You'll also learn how programming works and how the operating system relates to the Raspberry Pi's physical components.
* Co-authored by Eben Upton, one of the creators of the Raspberry Pi, this is a companion volume to the Raspberry Pi User Guide
* An affordable solution for learning about computer system design considerations and experimenting with low-level programming
* Understandable descriptions of the functions of memory storage, Ethernet, cameras, processors, and more
* Gain knowledge of computer design and operation in general by exploring the basic structure of the Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi was created to bring forth a new generation of computer scientists, developers, and architects who understand the inner workings of the computers that have become essential to our daily lives. Learning Computer Architecture with the Raspberry Pi is your gateway to the world of computer system design.
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